Sarah Mills: We need more 'regular guys' in the civic process
Standing in front of CEOs, lobbyists, advocates and others at a council meeting is not an exciting prospect, but Sarah M...
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Supreme Court extends its order blocking full SNAP payments, with shutdown potentially near an end
The Supreme Court on Tuesday extended an order blocking full SNAP payments, amid signals that the government shutdown could soon end and food aid payments resume. The order keeps in place at least for...
Nov 11, 2025
'It wasn't for nothing': Veterans thrilled with Remembrance Day turnout in Calgary
CALGARY - Veterans say they were heartened by the support as thousands of Calgarians turned out on a bright, sunny day Tuesday to commemorate Remembrance Day. "I like it because that means people are ...
Nov 11, 2025
Mayors of Halifax and Boston celebrate ties despite Canada-U.S. trade conflict
HALIFAX - Despite the frosty relationship between Canada and the United States, Halifax Mayor Andy Fillmore and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu say the ties between the two cities remain strong. The Boston m...
Nov 11, 2025
'It's about all of us': Armed Forces, veterans gather for Remembrance Day in Montreal
MONTREAL - On Remembrance Day, Bruno Plourde said his thoughts were with a comrade he lost while the two were deployed in Afghanistan. "We have a special place in our heart for him today," he said Tue...
Nov 11, 2025
B.C. falls silent at Remembrance Day services, where family ties hold strong
Remembrance Day services across British Columbia fell silent for two minutes to honour the sacrifice of war and military veterans, with some attendees reflecting on traditions of service running throu...
Nov 11, 2025
Affected by U.S. flight cancellations? Travel insurance might not help you
MONTREAL - As the U.S. government shutdown leads to thousands of cancelled flights, some Canadian travellers find themselves caught up in the stateside travel chaos. But there's a chance that even tho...
Nov 11, 2025
Quebec should strengthen climate targets despite rollback in the U.S., says committee
MONTREAL - An expert committee says Quebec needs to maintain its ambition to address climate change despite a U.S. government that disputes climate science. Quebec's advisory committee on climate chan...
Nov 11, 2025
Greenwashing rules to be scaled back, but scope of change remains unclear
TORONTO - Canada's greenwashing rules are being scaled back, but it remains to be seen what the changes mean for businesses wanting to talk about their environmental record. In the federal budget rele...
Nov 11, 2025
Quebec labour minister wants power to intervene in Montreal transit strike
QUBEC - The Quebec government wants the power to intervene in labour disputes that have disrupted public transit in Montreal since the start of November, which it says are holding the city's residents...
Nov 11, 2025
Federal budget's refreshed immigration targets will weigh on growth: economist
OTTAWA - One economist argues the federal Liberals' renewed pledge to throttle immigration levels over the next few years will weigh on Canada's economic growth. The federal budget tabled last week re...
Nov 11, 2025
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Murray Wood: Why I hate the latest round of changes in the CFL
Eight of the CFL's nine teams will qualify for the playoffs under the league's latest round of changes, but Murray Wood ...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 30
Evan finds out what to do if you find space junk on your farm, analyzes the outrage over Ticketmaster prices and the fut...